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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,106.59, 312,030.76 and 124,141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,106.59, 312,030.76 and 124,141.45 is: 171,317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,106.59 : 312,030.76 = 124,141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,106.59/312,030.76 = 124,141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,106.59x = 312,030.76 × 124,141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,106.59x = 38,735,950,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,735,950,991.00/226,106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,317.21

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